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US Secretary of State Blinken regrets failure to end Sudan conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

He highlighted efforts to secure humanitarian assistance but admitted they had fallen short of ending the violence.

Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

Sudan’s withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.

UN envoy prepares for Sudan peace talks in Geneva to address civilian protection
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 17, 2024

Sources reported that RSF has agreed to return to the negotiating table, while the Sudanese army has expressed initial, albeit unofficial, approval to...

Sudan war claims over 100 more lives, mostly civilians
DW News  |  Dec 11, 2024

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces traded airstrikes that led to the loss of over 100 civilian lives.

IGAD proposes African peacekeeping force to oversee Sudan's ceasefire deal
Amina Wako  |  Nov 18, 2024

The IGAD Special Envoy to Sudan has proposed the Peace and Security Contingency Mechanism (PSCM), a non-combatant peacekeeping and observatory body un...

Allies of warring Sudan generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ UN Security Council hears
UN News  |  Nov 13, 2024

DiCarlo condemned not only the RSF attacks but also the indiscriminate airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in civilian-populated areas such...

UN Security Council considers action on Sudan war
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

To be adopted, a resolution needs at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the U.S., France, Britain, Russia or China.

Sudan's army chief appoints new acting foreign minister
Reuters  |  Nov 04, 2024

Hussein Awad Ali has been relieved of his duties, with Ali Youssef Ahmed taking his place, a statement from Burhan's office said.

Head of Sudan's RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group's troops
Reuters  |  Oct 10, 2024

The Egyptian foreign ministry denied Hemedti's accusations regarding the participation of Egyptian aviation in the ongoing war in Sudan.

WHO, partners call for immediate action to address escalating health, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 11, 2024

Dr Tedros urged global leaders to "wake up" and assist Sudan in escaping its current crisis.

Sudanese military chief Burhan survives assassination attempt
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 31, 2024

The drone attack is the latest in a series of such assaults on army locations in recent months, marking the closest incident to Port Sudan.

US invites Sudan's warring parties for talks, RSF to participate
Reuters  |  Jul 24, 2024

The talks will include the African Union, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the United Nations as observers, Blinken said in a statement. Saudi Arab...

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed visits Port Sudan for peace talks
Amina Wako  |  Jul 10, 2024

PM Abiy stressed that the problems of nations should be resolved internally without external interference.

Sudan, UAE trade accusations in heated exchange at UN Security Council Meeting 
Amina Wako  |  Jun 19, 2024

The Sudanese representative to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris, reiterated accusations against the United Arab Emirates for supporting the "Rapid...

Nairobi Declaration: Sudanese leaders forge historic peace pact
Hanifa Adan  |  May 19, 2024

The declaration, witnessed by Kenyan President William Ruto, includes a provision for Sudanese people to exercise self-determination if the principles...

Khartoum declares curfew over security concerns
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2024

The curfew restricts the movement of people and vehicles between 11 pm and 5 am and bans all commercial activities and pedestrian movement between 10...

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